Fritzsche Oration: Unearthing the Treasures

The 2026 Fritzsche Oration will be held at the ALC Library on 17 September commencing at 4:00pm (ACST).

Unearthing the Treasures: Insights into the development and professionalisation of the Lutheran Lohe Library Collection

Teaching and learning has been a core feature of Lutheranism in Australia from it’s earliest days, and this has been supported by the development of one of Australia’s leading theological libraries. Formerly known as the Löhe Library, the Australian Lutheran College Library has a wide ranging collection including a rare Weimar edition of Luther’s works.

Librarian Trevor Schaefer, Dr Wendy Mayer and Dr Pam Zweck will speak to different aspects of the library’s history, and what the collection offers students and researchers in theology and church history.

Held onsite at the ALC Library in its current home at 1/22 Pulteney St, Adelaide, attendees are invited to browse the collection before and after the oration and appreciate the diversity of resources the library holds.

For catering purposes please RSVP to alc@alc.edu.au by Friday 11 September. For more details refer to the flyer.

A livestream is available for those unable to attend in person. The oration will be recorded and a copy made available on the ALC website following the event.